Digital Technology and Drug References

Flashcards covering key concepts from the lecture on digital technology and drug references in pharmacy.

Third-party billing

A billing system whereby a pharmacy bills insurance companies for medication costs instead of charging the patient directly.

Insurance Information

Details regarding a patient's insurance provider that are necessary for billing and reimbursement.

Automated medication delivery systems

Systems designed to improve the speed and accuracy of drug delivery in pharmacies.

National Drug Code (NDC)

A unique identifying number given to each drug by its manufacturer for tracking purposes.

Electronic health records (EHR)

Digital versions of patients' paper charts that allow for easier data management and sharing among health care providers.

Telepharmacy

The provision of pharmaceutical care using telecommunications technology, especially for patients in remote or underserved areas.

HIPAA regulations

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act rules that establish standards for the protection of sensitive patient information.

Off-label usage

The prescription of FDA-approved medications for uses different from those for which the medication was originally approved.

Drug classification

A system for grouping drugs based on similar chemical structures or pharmacological effects.

Therapeutic indication

The specific disease or condition for which a drug is intended to be used.

Micromedex

A resource for detailed drug monographs, dosages, and interactions, often used by pharmacists.

Orange Book

A publication by the FDA listing approved drug products and their therapeutic equivalence.

Patient safety mechanisms

Processes or systems in place to protect patients from medication errors and adverse effects.